How Many Syllables In Mother?
2syllables
Mother has 2 syllables, moth-er. It is a disyllabic word.
mother
/ˈmʌð.ə/ UK /ˈmʌð.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, moth.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/mʌð.ə/
Division By Letters
moth-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mother
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | ʌ | ð | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Mother Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mother?
Mother has 2 syllables, moth-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʌð.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in mother?
The first syllable, moth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mother?
Mother has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mother into syllables?
By sound, mʌð.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, moth-er.